"A Century of Progress: Architecture and Chicago's 1933-34 World's Fair," Five futuristic houses from the fair were moved from their original site in Chicago at the Fair Grounds (just south of the Field Museum of Natural History & Soldiers Field) to the shores of Lake Michigan in Beverly Shores. They were hoped to be a draw to this new community....

Trained in the Chicago Architectural world, Louis Solomon has been a noted architect. This complex of 3 houses (which are private residences) were designed by him as his home towards the end of his life.

Beverly Shores Nightlife

Once a year the town comes alive at the Beverly Shores Fireman's Ball. Don't let the "Ball" part fool you, you do not need ball gowns or tuxedo's. Casual wear is fine, even shorts if it is hot enough. Live band, food, drink, and dancing in a casual atmosphere, usually under the stars. This event occurs on the Saturday that is closest to the 4th of...

Beverly Shores Transportation

The South Shore train stops at this neat Spanish-adobe style station at the intersection of US 12 and Broadway (not to be confused with Lake County's Broadway aka Route 53). It's a flag stop, and quite convenient to the Dunewood Campground.

Beverly Shores Warnings and Dangers

Natural lakes and streams offer a variety of recreational opportunties. But they all come with a risk Surface waters like Lake Michigan are the home of many varities of fish. It's a great place (apparently) to go fishing. But it's also the place where the fish leave their body waste, including dead bodies when they die. But the visible stuff is not...

It looks so inviting, hills of crushed ice, mounded high. Peaks to conquer and crevasses to plunge down into. What a place for kids to play. DON't Let THEM. While it looks inviting and the peaks are only a few feet up and the crevasses look to be a foot or two deep. This is a treacherous landscape.Hidden beneath the frozen surface are caves and...

Each summer there is one or more deaths along the shores of Lake Michigan. These drownings usually occur when there is a strong rip current. STAY OUT OF THE WATER when rip currents might be present.What is a RIP CURRENT? A rip current is a strong rush of water from the shore, directly out into the lake. It can be running at only 2 or 3 miles...

Beverly Shores Off The Beaten Path

South of Michigan City is the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore's Heron Rookery. Here in the spring, nesting pairs of herons raise their young. The dense tree tops hids their nest and it takes time and a trained eye to see them. Don't let the lack of finding birds send you away, there are acres of spring wild flowers to enjoy.The Rookery is south of...

Described as Spanish Eclectic, the Chicago, South Bend, and South Shore Electric Railway station is unique. Built in 1929, it houses displays about the town of Beverly Shores, artwork and a small gift shop.Location: On Broadway, just off U.S. 12.